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Colombian gang convicted for $1 million jewelry heist in Russia

Seven Colombian nationals accused of stealing about $1 million worth of jewelry and cash at an exhibition in Russia’s second largest city, St. Petersburg, have been convicted and sentenced to prison terms, prosecutors said this week.

16:24 11.09.2013

Novaya Gazeta chief editor gives testimony in Politkovskaya murder case

Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov gave his testimony on Wednesday in the Anna Politkovskaya murder case.

14:55 11.09.2013

McDonald's appeals ruling in Russian illegal worker case

McDonald's filed a cassation appeal against the Russian Federal Migration Service's decision to fine the company for employing an illegal immigrant without a work permit.

14:13 11.09.2013

Tymoshenko's US case against RosUrkEnergo closed without prejudice

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has ordered the closure of a case filed by former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's against RosUkrEnergo and its co-owner Dmytro Firtash, among others.

13:32 11.09.2013

Venezuela officially withdraws from Inter-American Court of Human Rights

Venezuela on Tuesday officially withdrew from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Earlier, President Nicholas Maduro declared that the Inter-American legal system is tailored to serve US interests.

11:18 11.09.2013

US prosecutors seek property seizure over alleged Russian criminal group activities

US prosecutors have filed a civil action seeking the seizure of New York real estate allegedly used for money laundering purposes by a Russian criminal group and the imposition of money-laundering penalties against companies established by the organization.

01:53 11.09.2013

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

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Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

Russia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.

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Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

Lawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.

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